Certified Nursing Assistant AM

Manzano by PureHealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional License Renewal Reimburse

Free CEUs

401k Plan

CareHeroes Rewards (Gift Cards)

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

Advance pay benefit

Job summary

PureHealth in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support our nursing team and deliver high-quality patient care. The CNA will perform personal care, assist with meals, document care in real time, and communicate changes to the licensed nurse.

Requirements include state CNA certification, BLS/CPR, and High School diploma; one year of CNA experience is preferred. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of state CNA certification program.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• One year CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care including bathing, grooming, toileting, and ROM.
• Document patient care and observations in real time.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the licensed nurse.
• Assist dining: prepare meals, serve trays, assist feeding.
• Transport patients to scheduled therapy.
• Support recreational and social activities and respond to calls.
• Maintain patient rights and report abuse; ensure dignity.

Skills

Patient care

Real-time documentation

Infection control

ADL documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At PureHealth, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement

• Free CEUs

• 401k Plan

• Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)

• Flexible Scheduling

• Professional Career Growth

  Join our team and grow with us!

• Get Paid with More Flexibility! Take advantage of our advance pay benefit, giving you greater flexibility to access pay when you need it.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant is an integral role to the nursing team and has a significant impact on the overall delivery of care to facility customers. The CNA is responsible for providing quality care to customers and supporting the goals for shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide and assist with physical care of patients which will include but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion

2. Responsible for real-time documentation of patient care and observations

3. Communicate timely with Licensed Nurse any observed or perceived changes in patient’s condition or behavior

4. Assist in the dining process by preparing customer for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents, serves refreshments. Completes meal assessment and records oral intakes accurately

5. Responsible for patient transport to scheduled therapy appointments

6. Assists in recreational, motivational and socialization activities of care program

7. Responsible for timely response to call lights and providing appropriate response or service

8. Responsible for regular rounding with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond timely and appropriately

9. Fully understand all aspects of patient’s rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting incidents of evidence of patient abuse or violation of patient’s rights

10. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services to them. Encourages growth and independence as care progression warrants

11. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of customer room. Assists in maintaining a safe customer environment

12. Adhere to infection control procedures including but not limited to hand washing and isolation practices

13. Adhere to Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tally of supple usage and availability

14. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional

15. Maintain clinical competence through completion of annual continuing education requirements

16. May participate in interdisciplinary customer and service improvement initiatives

Competencies

• Thoroughly completes assignments

• Performs assigned treatment according to patient plan of care

• Reports timely changes in customer’s condition to appropriate party

• Demonstrates accurate ADL documentation

• Demonstrates accurate documentation in real-time

• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of equipment in customer care areas

• Treatments and procedures are performed accurately and with proficient technique

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to complete assigned floor duties

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required License/Certification

• Successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant Certification course

• Valid state CNA license

• Current BLS (CPR) certification

Preferred Education/Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a CNA role

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate care and dedicated service!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, PRN